Things to do in New Boston, NH with kids

New Hampshire may be small but it’s jam packed full of incredible places to go with kids. Rivers, valleys, history, mountains - it’s an outdoor paradise!

The world’s first cog railway? Yes please! Mount Washington Cog Railway offers incredible views from up high (be brave!). Want to go higher? High 5 Ballooning is an option for hot air ballooning over the White Mountains! (be even more brave!)

Snow activities, horseriding, hiking and biking can all be found in the park, from Pillsbury State Park to Franklin Falls Dam - and if you fancy going even deeper Polar Caves Park or Lost River Gorge have fascinating gorges, caverns and gems to uncover!

Don’t forget those snow shoes because the mountains are waiting! Cannon Mountain, and Granite Gorge Ski Area are just some of the places where kids can learn those basics or master their skills!

Farms, camping, railroads, museums too…that’s only scratching the surface! Great things come in small packages? Got that right…

The center houses an impressive interactive exhibit hall that allows visitors to explore the Merrimack River. The exhibits focus on the Merrimack River watershed, historical use of the Amoskeag area, and river wildlife. Visitors can view live turtles....

The Millyard Museum tells the story of Manchester's rich history, starting from 11,000 years ago, right through to present day! The museum features the permanent exhibit, Woven in Time: 11,000 Years at Amoskeag Falls.

The Currier Museum of Art features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture, including works by Picasso, Monet, O'Keeffe, Wyeth, and LeWitt plus tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zimmerman House

The Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum features an exciting, unique, and colorful repository for an exceedingly large collection of Boy Scout memorabilia and an exceptional Scouting Library. Artifacts relating to Scouting in New Hampshire & the world!

The New Hampshire Historical Society serves thousands of children and adults each year through its Museum of New Hampshire History, research library, educational programs, and award-winning publications.

Take a journey to the stars: where the sky is no limit, it is just the beginning! Kids can participate in a rocket-making workshop, make a comet, land the space shuttle, try the amateur satellite radio and coo at the models space vessels.

The Robert Frost Farm was home to Robert Frost and his family from 1900-1911. Frost, one of the nation's most acclaimed poets whose writings are said to be the epitome of New England, attributed many of his poems to memories from the Derry years. The....

A National Historic Landmark museum with 25 original Shaker buildings and 694 acres of nature trails to explore. Families will find hands-on activities scattered throughout the Village ranging from arts and crafts, to dressing up as 19th century Shak....

The Daniel Webster Birthplace State Historic Site is associated with the birth and early childhood years of Daniel Webster, one of our country's most respected orators and statesmen. While the site affords a view of the early years of Daniel Webster,....

Discover the stories behind America's revolutionary past and how they relate to your experiences today by visiting the American Independence Museum, featuring stories of the brave men and women who overcame their uncertainties about freedom from Grea....

Fuller Gardens is a public display garden, located on the ocean, that features over 1700 rose bushes of hundreds of varieties, formal English perennial borders, Japanese Garden and Koi pond, annual displays and a tropical and desert conservatory.

Visitors to Strawbery Banke have the opportunity to experience and imagine how people lived and worked in this typical American neighborhood throughout four centuries of history. Through its restored houses, its featured exhibits, its historic land....

The Seacoast Science Center is a "must see" for anyone wishing to discover the natural treasures and rich history of coastal New Hampshire. The Center's dramatic seaside setting, interpretive exhibits, and commitment to creating a memorable, personal....

America's most sensational glacial caves in the most beautiful of woodland settings. Plus kids can have fun panning for gems at the Polar Sluice, or try the family treasure hunt by torchlight in the Klondike Mine!

With nearly 65,000 works of art & artifacts from many cultures and historical periods, the permanent collection of the Hood Museum of Art represents a remarkable cultural and educational experience in New Hampshire

Take a guided working farm tour, visit our gardens, view our exhibits and new exhibits changing every month. Take a scenic walk by foot or by wagon or sleigh ride. A beautiful destination, visited by many artists, media reporters and even NH's own sh....

Travel through a natural, woodsy setting along the twisting "Pemi" River, just minutes away from Franconia Notch. You can relax, wave to the tubers and kayakers, watch as young boys swing out over a long rope attached to Swimming Hole Bridge for a sp....

Browse museums filled with Americana, witness the extraordinary stunts of the Seyranyan Family Circus and visit our many unique shops. Don't forget our featured attraction The Bear Show a truly original experience. All this and more await you, at Cla....

In addition to public skating, hockey programs and home to many figure skating clubs for children and adults. Ham Arena also features a pro shop stocked with equipment, sticks, skates, and gear from Easton, Jofa, CCM, and more. An on-site pizza and s....

Check out our 12 slides, wave pool, lazy river, kiddie play place, Oasis Beach Bar and waveside entertainment every weekend in July and August! One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in New Hampshire

is 40,000 sqare feet of tropically themed wet adventure, with four high speed water slides, wave pool with body surfing and water basketball; plus family fun pool with interactive features and summer outdoor facility too.